This page covers the 2025 model year Husqvarna TE 300 and KTM 300 EXC (sometimes previously known by older names like the KTM 300 EXC TPI). Both are 293.2 cc two-stroke enduro motorcycles with throttle-body fuel injection and 6-speed gearboxes.
Who Each Bike Suits
The Husqvarna TE 300 suits riders who prefer the feel of a linkage rear suspension and need an easier reach to the ground. It features a WP XACT shock with a linkage system and a 952 mm seat height, combined with its distinct white-and-blue look.
The KTM 300 EXC appeals to riders who navigate deep ruts or logs where a linkage might hang up. It features the PDS (no linkage) rear WP XPLOR shock and a higher 347 mm ground clearance. In the US, this bike is sold as the 300 XC-W.
Key Differences
Both bikes share the same 293.2 cc two-stroke engine. Neither manufacturer publishes horsepower numbers for these models, so they are best compared by their chassis components and dimensions.
- Rear Suspension: The Husqvarna uses a WP XACT shock with linkage (300 mm travel). The KTM uses a WP XPLOR shock with PDS and no linkage (310 mm travel).
- Seat Height and Clearance: The Husqvarna has a 952 mm seat height and 343 mm of ground clearance. The KTM is taller with a 963 mm seat height and 347 mm of ground clearance.
- Weight: Both are measured without fuel. The KTM is lighter at 104.6 kg, compared to the Husqvarna at 107 kg.
- Fuel Capacity: The KTM holds 9 liters, slightly more than the Husqvarna's 8.5 liters.
- Pricing: The Husqvarna has a US list price of $11,699 (2025, before freight). The KTM 300 EXC model name has no US list price, but is sold in the US as the 300 XC-W for $11,599.
Which Should You Buy?
Choosing between these two comes down to your rear suspension preference and your physical height. If you want the simplicity and log-clearing ability of a PDS rear shock, plus a slightly larger fuel tank, the KTM is the option to choose. If you prefer the progressive feel of a linkage rear end and a lower seat height, the Husqvarna TE 300 is the better fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these bikes use a carburetor?
No, both the 2025 Husqvarna TE 300 and the KTM 300 EXC use throttle-body fuel injection systems. The KTM has used this system since the 2024 model year.
Which bike is lighter?
Both weights are measured without fuel. The KTM 300 EXC weighs 104.6 kg, making it lighter than the Husqvarna TE 300, which weighs 107 kg.
How much power do they make?
Neither KTM nor Husqvarna publishes official horsepower or torque figures for these 293.2 cc two-stroke engines.
What is the rear suspension difference?
The Husqvarna uses a WP XACT shock with a linkage design providing 300 mm of travel. The KTM utilizes a WP XPLOR shock with a PDS (no linkage) design, offering 310 mm of travel.